Hershey Public Library Hershey Public Library serves Derry Township and the surrounding area by providing books and video materials for checkout, free wireless and computer access as well as programs for adults, teens and children. http://www.hersheylibrary.org/index.php/component/content/frontpage Thu, 17 May 2012 23:30:12 -0400 Joomla! 1.5 - Open Source Content Management en-gb Opportunities for Teen Volunteers http://www.hersheylibrary.org/index.php/children-teens/teens/41-teens/592-opportunities-for-teen-volunteers Many different ways for teens to volunteer at the library this summer, and throughout the year. To download a registration form, please click on the link.

]]> frontpage Thu, 17 May 2012 17:42:46 -0400 Summer Reading Challenge for Children and Teens http://www.hersheylibrary.org/index.php/children-teens/summer-hpl/35-summer-hpl/591-summer-reading-challenge-for-children-and-teens   Please join us at the library for the official kick off to the summer reading program on June 8, 2012 at 10:00 AM. To preview Dream Big READ summer's happenings, go to the Event Registration link and look at the month of June. Registration for children's programs for township residents begins on June 4, 2012. Open registration is on June 11, 2012.

]]> frontpage Thu, 17 May 2012 17:16:43 -0400 Booknotes May / June 2012 http://www.hersheylibrary.org/index.php/readers-corner/booknotes/72-booknotes/586-booknotes-may--june-2012 Mysteries, Graduation and Summer Reading!]]> frontpage Thu, 03 May 2012 17:48:02 -0400 Reference Database Scavenger Hunt http://www.hersheylibrary.org/index.php/component/content/article/574-reference-database-scavenger-hunt  Scavenger Hunt. Just a few weeks left to win a KINDLE!  Answer 12 questions correctly, and your name will be entered into a draw. Download an entry form or pick one up at the library. If you need help, please ask at the circulation desk for clues. Ends May 31st.]]> frontpage Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:50:11 -0400 Spring 2012 Wonderful Ones http://www.hersheylibrary.org/index.php/children-teens/read-aloud-programs/34-read-aloud-programs/582-spring-2012-wonderful-ones The Hershey Public Library presents a four-week series of 20 minute interactive programs for walking children 12 to 24 months and their caregivers. One child and one adult register together for songs, simple stories, nursery rhymes and action plays. This is a great opportunity to meet other parents of young children while introducing your baby to the library and literacy.·Wonderful Ones·is presented on Tuesday mornings at 9:45 and 10:45 during the school year and at 10:00 during the summer.·
]]> frontpage Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:21:52 -0400 Tell Us Your Story http://www.hersheylibrary.org/index.php/library-info/directors-blog/69-directors-blog/578-national-library-week TELL US YOUR STORY!

  • How has the library and/or its staff helped you reach your goals in life?
  • How has your family been served by the library?
  • What is your favorite memory or discovery at HPL?

Deliver your story online to library@derrytownship.org. Or write it out and submit it in person at HPL.

Your story may be signed or submitted anonymously.  With your permission, it may be used during our 100 year anniversary,

]]> frontpage Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:05:29 -0400 Spring 2012 Computer Classes http://www.hersheylibrary.org/index.php/tech-corner/computer-classes/95-computer-classes/571-spring-2012-computer-classes Classes will be held Tuesdays at 10am and Thursdays at 6.30pm in Meeting Room 2 starting April 3.

]]> frontpage Mon, 12 Mar 2012 18:39:44 -0400 Spring Read-Aloud Programs http://www.hersheylibrary.org/index.php/children-teens/read-aloud-programs/34-read-aloud-programs/567-spring-read-aloud-programs Storytime and Toddlertime

The Hershey Public Library provides a regular schedule of storytime and toddlertime sessions from September to July.· Each ten week cycle includes two weeks of registration, five or six weeks of programming and two weeks of staff preparation.

]]> frontpage Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:45:18 -0500 Simply the Best 2012 http://www.hersheylibrary.org/index.php/library-info/directors-blog/69-directors-blog/568-simply-the-best-2012 It's time to vote for Harrisburg Magazine's 2012 'Simply the Best' Library!
(and by vote we clearly mean 'vote for us')

]]> frontpage Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:11:30 -0500 Touch Screen Catalogs http://www.hersheylibrary.org/index.php/library-info/inside-the-building/60-inside-the-building/566-touch-screen-catalogs Have you seen our new touchscreen catalog computers? Easy, easy, easy to use and conveniently located in the adult stacks. Stop in and try them out.

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